CONTROVERSIAL PARDON LIST: FG Considers Removing Names Of Some Hardened Criminals Smuggled Into List

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THE Federal Government is reviewing the list of 175 individuals granted presidential pardon by President Bola Tinubu, following public outcry over the inclusion of convicted felons, drug traffickers, and high-profile offenders.

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, clarified that the process is still at the final administrative stage, undergoing legal and procedural checks, and no inmate has been released yet.

• Some of the controversial names on the list include:
• Maryam Sanda: Sentenced to death for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello
• Kelvin Prosper Oniarah: Notorious kidnap kingpin with detention camps across several states.
• Major S. Alabi Akubo: Sentenced to life imprisonment for illegal possession of prohibited firearms.

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The review is aimed at ensuring that only deserving individuals benefit from the presidential pardon, with security and anti-graft agencies vetting the list to exclude those who may pose security risks or undermine public trust in the justice system.

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